How Parrots Name Themselves

23 April 2014

Did you know that baby parrots name themselves and that parrots call each other by name? This 2011 video from Cornell Lab is fascinating!

Peregrine Fans, there are two connections here to your favorite bird.

  • Did you know that peregrines are closely related to parrots and not to hawks?  Click here to learn more.
  • And on the subject of names, how do peregrines get them?  Here’s the story.

(a featured video from Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

2 thoughts on “How Parrots Name Themselves

  1. I saw 4 chicks being fed to day and egg shells but could not see no 5 for all the feathers. Hope to have better luck tomorrow.

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